Archive · 23 May 2025
High Court Orders Action on Waste Dumping at Sabarimala
Imagine a holy place called Sabarimala, which is in a beautiful forest.
Sadly, people are leaving a lot of trash there, especially plastic.
Animals like elephants and deer are eating this trash and getting sick.
The High Court, like a super important judge, said this needs to stop!
They told the people in charge to follow the Wildlife Protection Act to protect the animals.
The court wants to make sure no one uses plastic there and that the trash is handled properly.
They will fine the people who are not following the rules to keep the place clean and safe for everyone, including the animals.
Kerala High Court ordered action under the Wildlife Protection Act at Sabarimala.
The court's order followed the deaths of two elephants and a deer from consuming plastic waste.
The court highlighted the area's status as a biodiversity hotspot and world heritage site.
Hotels reportedly fail to segregate waste, with an estimated 24 tonnes of waste generated daily.
The court mandated strict enforcement of the plastic ban, with fines and potential closure for violators.
- Who
- Kerala High Court, Deputy Director of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Travancore Devaswom Board.
- What
- Orders to enforce the Wildlife Protection Act and ban on plastic use.
- When
- During the Mandala-Makaravilakku season.
- Where
- Sabarimala, Kerala.
- Why
- To protect wildlife and the environment from plastic waste.
- Location
- Sabarimala, Kerala
- Legal Action
- Wildlife Protection Act
- Animal Deaths
- Two elephants and a deer
- Waste Generated
- 24 tonnes/day
- Plastic Ban Violations
- ₹2,000 (first offense), ₹5,000 (second offense), closure (third offense)
- Festival Season
- Mandala-Makaravilakku season